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North Oaks

Minnesota · 5,272 residents · 6.91 sq mi
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North Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $210,370. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $672,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 187% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,272
+36%since 2000
from 3,883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
49.8
+11%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024North Oaks
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(220)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(392)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.5%(396)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(325)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(158)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.3%(227)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(610)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(652)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.7%(724)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.7%(776)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.9%(467)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over6.2%(325)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$210,370
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,158 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,955
+29%since 2000
from $72,686 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$672,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,663
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−27%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,594)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(47)
Asian4.6%(179)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(4,507)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(119)
Asian7.6%(402)
Other0.7%(39)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian0.5%(26)
Chilean0.2%(13)
Puerto Rican0.2%(12)
Asian origin
Chinese2.8%(146)
Asian Indian1.9%(100)
Korean1.3%(68)
Japanese0.6%(31)
Hmong0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German40.9%(2,143)
Irish21.3%(1,115)
English11.7%(615)
Norwegian9.3%(486)
Swedish5%(260)
French3.5%(184)
American3.5%(181)
Scottish1.9%(98)
Italian1.6%(85)
Belgian1.6%(82)
Russian1.4%(76)
Dutch1.2%(62)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.2%(61)
Polish1.1%(58)
Hungarian1%(51)
Danish1%(50)
Croatian0.6%(30)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(27)
British0.5%(26)
Swiss0.5%(26)
Finnish0.5%(25)
Slovene0.3%(15)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Serbian0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+97%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married11.4%(191)
Married82.4%(1,379)
Widowed3%(50)
Divorced3.2%(54)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(423)
Married66.5%(1,427)
Widowed8.9%(191)
Divorced4.8%(104)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Oaks, Minnesota?

North Oaks, Minnesota has about 5,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Oaks, Minnesota?

The typical household in North Oaks, Minnesota earns about $210,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Oaks, Minnesota expensive?

In North Oaks, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $672,600, and the typical rent is about $2,663 a month.

How educated are people in North Oaks, Minnesota?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Oaks, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Oaks, Minnesota?

About 2.5% of people in North Oaks, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Oaks, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, North Oaks, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,886 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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